Decorative & Faux Finishes Services
Move Beyond “Flat” Paint. Give Your Walls Personality and Depth.
Let’s be honest. Sometimes, a simple coat of “Eggshell White” or “Beige” just doesn’t cut it.
You have a vision for your home. You want a dining room that glows with Old World elegance by candlelight. You want a powder room that feels like a jewel box. You want a modern, industrial accent wall that looks like concrete but feels warm to the touch.
Standard paint is functional. Decorative and Faux Finishes are transformational.
They take a two-dimensional surface and give it three-dimensional life. They add texture, depth, and a level of sophistication that wallpaper simply cannot match (and without the nightmare of peeling it off later). Whether you are looking for the smooth, cool touch of Venetian plaster or the rustic warmth of a Tuscan glaze, you are looking for artistry, not just application.
Precision Paint Experts bridges the gap between contractor and artist. We provide high-end Decorative & Faux Finishes Services that turn your walls into conversation pieces. We bring the tools, the techniques, and the creative eye to make your unique vision a reality.
Why Choose Faux Finishes Over Standard Paint or Wallpaper?
In an era of “fast fashion” home design, custom decorative painting stands out. It is bespoke. It is tailored exactly to your space. Here is why discerning homeowners and business owners opt for specialty finishes.
1. Unmatched Customization
Wallpaper comes in rolls. If the pattern repeats every 18 inches, you are stuck with it. Faux finishing is fluid. We can adjust the color, the intensity of the texture, and the level of sheen to match your rug, your art, or your lighting exactly. No two walls are ever identical.
2. The “Camouflage” Effect
Do you have older walls with waves, dings, or uneven drywall seams? High-gloss flat paint acts like a magnifying glass for imperfections. Textured faux finishes—like rag rolling, sponging, or plaster—are masters of disguise. They hide structural flaws and make uneven walls look intentionally rustic and charming.
3. Durability and Washability
Many people assume decorative finishes are fragile. The opposite is often true. Many techniques, particularly those involving glazes and sealers, create a hard, protective shell over the wall. This makes them incredibly durable and scrubbable, perfect for high-traffic hallways or dining rooms.
4. Cost-Effective Luxury
Real marble columns? Expensive. Real Venetian limestone walls? Astronomically expensive. Faux finishing allows you to mimic the look of these high-end materials (wood, stone, marble, leather) for a fraction of the cost of the real thing, and without the structural weight or installation mess.
5. Timeless Versatility
While some sponge painting from the 90s may feel dated, modern decorative finishes are timeless. A subtle metallic shimmer in a tray ceiling or a smooth, polished plaster wall fits perfectly in ultra-modern, traditional, or farmhouse aesthetics.
Exploring the Styles: What Can We Create For You?
“Faux finish” is a broad term. Here is a breakdown of the specific techniques we master at Precision Paint Experts.
Venetian Plaster
The king of faux finishes. This is a multi-layer technique using fired limestone and marble dust.
The Look: Smooth, cool to the touch, with a deep, glossy shine that looks like polished stone.
Best For: Entryways, fireplace surrounds, and feature walls in formal living rooms.
Metallic & Pearl Glazes
Modern and chic. We use paints infused with mica or metal particles.
The Look: A subtle shimmer that changes as you move through the room. It can look like brushed nickel, antique gold, or soft pearl.
Best For: Dining room ceilings (tray ceilings), powder rooms, and bedroom accent walls.
Color Washing & Glazing
Soft and romantic. We apply a translucent glaze over a solid base color using brushes or rags.
The Look: It creates a “cloud-like” or “old world parchment” effect. It adds warmth and softness that solid paint lacks.
Best For: Tuscan-style kitchens, bedrooms, and Mediterranean homes.
Faux Wood Graining (Faux Bois)
Do you have a metal front door or white garage doors that you wish looked like mahogany or walnut? We can fake it.
The Look: Using specialized tools and glazes, we hand-paint wood grain knots and lines that trick the eye.
Best For: Metal exterior doors (see our door and shutter painting page), garage doors, and white trim that you want to look like stained wood.
Cabinet Antiquing & Distressing
If you love your cabinets but hate the stark “newness” of them, we can add character.
The Look: We apply a dark glaze into the crevices of the door profiles to accentuate the details, giving them a furniture-style, aged look.
Best For: Kitchens and libraries. (Learn more about our cabinet painting and refinishing).
Industrial Concrete & Rust
Very popular in modern lofts and commercial spaces.
The Look: We create the appearance of poured concrete, aged brick, or rusted steel using paint.
Best For: Basements, man caves, and modern offices.
Our Artistic Process
Decorative painting requires patience. You cannot rush the drying times between layers, or the effect will be ruined.
Step 1: The Design Consultation
We bring sample boards to your home. You need to see the texture in your specific lighting. We discuss the mood, the furniture, and the color palette.
Step 2: Surface Perfection
Because glazes sit on top of the wall, the substrate must be sound. We perform extensive drywall repair and patching to ensure we are working on a stable canvas. If we are applying a smooth plaster, the wall must be Level 5 smooth.
Step 3: The Base Coat
We apply a high-quality acrylic base coat. This is often a satin or eggshell finish that allows the subsequent glaze layers to slide and blend properly.
Step 4: The Technique
This is where the magic happens. Our artisans use sea sponges, rags, trowels, brushes, and even feathers to manipulate the wet glaze or plaster. We work in “wet edges” to ensure you never see a line where we stopped and started.
Step 5: The Sealant (Optional)
For high-traffic areas or bathrooms, we apply a clear, protective topcoat (matte, satin, or gloss) to ensure the finish can be wiped down without damaging the art.
Step 6: The Clean Up
We treat your home with respect. We remove all masking, clean up our mixing stations, and leave your room ready to enjoy.
Why Choose Precision Paint Experts?
There are painters, and there are decorative artists. We are both.
Trained Artisans: Our team undergoes specific training for decorative finishes. We know how to mix glazes to prevent them from drying too fast and how to layer plaster without cracking.
Sample Verification: We don’t just hope you like it. We create a sample board for your approval before we touch the wall.
Comprehensive Service: We handle the entire room. If you need the ceiling refreshed first, our ceiling painting and popcorn removal team handles that prep so the decorative walls look crisp against a clean ceiling.
Licensed & Insured: We are a professional outfit. We carry liability and workers’ comp insurance to protect your property.
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Serving North Central Florida
Newberry, Fort White, Alachua, Ocala
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is faux finishing outdated?
The “heavy sponge painting” of the 90s is outdated. However, techniques like Venetian Plaster, metallic accents, and subtle Ombré walls are currently very trendy in high-end design. The key is subtlety and color choice. We stay up to date on modern design trends to ensure your home looks chic, not retro.
2. Can I paint over a faux finish later?
Yes, but it requires prep. If the finish is textured (like plaster), the wall will need to be skim-coated or sanded smooth first. If it is just a glaze, a good high-bonding primer and two coats of paint will cover it easily. It is not permanent like tile.
3. How much does it cost?
Decorative finishes are more labor-intensive than standard painting. They often require 3 to 5 passes over the wall (primer, base, texture 1, texture 2, sealer). Therefore, the cost is higher per square foot than standard painting. We provide detailed, transparent quotes so you know exactly what the investment entails.
4. How long does it take?
A standard bedroom might take 1-2 days for regular paint. A decorative finish in that same room might take 3-4 days to allow for proper drying time between the intricate layers.
5. Can you do this on exteriors?
Yes! We can apply specialized exterior glazes to stucco to give it an aged, “Old World” European look. This is often part of our commercial exterior painting services for restaurants and boutiques wanting a unique curb appeal.
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